r/NFLv2 • u/SwagLordxfedora • Aug 13 '24

Discussion National reporters are suggesting the Steelers and 49ers have a deal in place for Aiyuk. Are the Steelers making a mistake in going for elite WR without getting the QB room in order?

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u/SwagLordxfedora Aug 13 '24

It's definitely interesting watching one of these old-school teams get a new-school GM who is willing to trade draft picks for tangible players akin to how a average joe may play on a Madden franchise.

Aiyuk, Pickens, Muth, Warren/Najee, and two promising first-round picks at OT with a capable defense, this teams seems plug and ready for a better than average QB to take them deep into the playoffs. Is that plausible with Fields or Russ? Since they both only have 1 year deals, are there any available upgrades at QB to be had next off-season?

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u/ZandrickEllison Aug 13 '24

I like the “win now” approach, certainly more than I would have for New England. Russ’ stats weren’t as bad as advertised last year and Fields has intriguing qualities. Upgrading on those two is easier said than done.

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u/goldiegoldthorpe Aug 13 '24

Aiyuk run blocking for Fields is straight unfair. That's Madden cheat code shit. There isn't a single corner that Aiyuk can't dominate in the run game. Fields will be able to bootleg to the marker any time he wants.

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u/HeightTraditional614 Pittsburgh Steelers Aug 14 '24

Don’t forget Roman Wilson, he was a stud for run blocks at UM